ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 17/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 180,934); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) is noticeably lighter (140g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 223g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 72 points higher (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo / ZenUI 5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 96.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.